Hypertensive encephalopathy- Atypical presentation of Liddle’s syndrome in an elderly male
Journal: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences (Vol.6, No. 1)Publication Date: 2019-03-28
Authors : Sourya Acharya Samarth Shukla Sakshi Gagneja;
Page : 18-19
Keywords : Hypertension; Confusion; Encephalopathy.;
Abstract
Liddle's syndrome is a rare cause of secondary hypertension. Identification of this disorder is important as treatment differs from other forms of hypertension. We report a case of a 68 year old male who presented with acute confusion state and hypertensive urgency with features of encephalopathy. Investigations confirmed Liddle's syndrome.
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